April 19, 2024
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Former armed forces minister reappears

Jang Jong Nam returns to state media after seven-month absence

North Korea’s former armed forces minister, Jang Jong Nam, has reappeared in North Korean state media after a seven-month absence.

Jang was present at an enlarged meeting of the Workers’ Party of Korea Central Military Commission, footage from Korean Central Television revealed Monday.

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